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Re: Eastern Michigan Game 1 thread...

No, at least not ERA.

ERA is "Earned Run Average", therefore only effected by runs earned per 9 innings pitched.

BUT, there is another stat that calculates what you are asking about, which is referred to as WHIP. Some coaches would argue this is more important than ERA, but it's not discussed in the same context (i think that's because its complicated).

WHIP: W= Walks H= Hits IP = Innings Pitched

Here's how to figure out WHIP

WHIP = (Walks + Hits) / Innings Pitched (IP)

- Add up all the Innings the Pitcher has pitched, including thirds- Add up all the hits and walks the pitcher has allowed- Divide the number of hits and walks by the number of innings pitched

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Re: Eastern Michigan Game 1 thread...

Fledgling said

No, at least not ERA.

ERA is "Earned Run Average", therefore only effected by runs earned per 9 innings pitched.

BUT, there is another stat that calculates what you are asking about, which is referred to as WHIP. Some coaches would argue this is more important than ERA, but it's not discussed in the same context (i think that's because its complicated).

WHIP: W= Walks H= Hits IP = Innings Pitched

Here's how to figure out WHIP

WHIP = (Walks + Hits) / Innings Pitched (IP)

- Add up all the Innings the Pitcher has pitched, including thirds- Add up all the hits and walks the pitcher has allowed- Divide the number of hits and walks by the number of innings pitched

Take Adam Morrison's stats from last night for an example:

Walks (BB) = 4 Hits = 3 Innings Pitched = 5

4 + 3 = 7 divide by IP so… 7/5 = 1.4 WHIP

A good WHIP hovers right around 1.2-1.5 over the course of a season.

that's good stuff…i never even heard of WHIP!

it sounds like a solid rating to use in tandom with ERA…

i mean if a guy strikes out 12, but gives up 4 runs (due to errors) then it looks like he stinks….and would inadvertenly take a "hit" statistically - even though he did a great job K'ing folks…